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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 505.55 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 505.55 and 346.87 is: 477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 505.55 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/505.55 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 505.55 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 175,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,360.13/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.60

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